by Giulio Cavalli
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Near Portovenere there are some great walls, just near the sea. The sea environment is very suggestive, and you can combine a good climb with a cool swim.


Points of vacation
There are a lot of hotels in Portovenere and La Spezia. In Campiglia you can find a CAI hut (20 km from the walls) or a camping in Lerici (30 km). Free camping is strongly forbidden.

Access
From La Spezia take the direction to Portovenere. Just before Le Grazie turn right up to Monte Castellana. After 5 km turn left and then right. The fort is a good base camp for all sectors.


Climate
You can climb any time but spring. Exposition: SOUTH-WEST.


Rock and equipment
Good (and smooth) limestone. Equipment: spit


Difficulties
All difficulties.



The sectors
  1. Garimpo
  2. Atlantide bassa
  3. Lo specchio
  4. Parete Centrale
  5. Pilastro delle Meraviglie
  6. Pilastro del Forte
  1. La Caienna
  2. Pilastro del Bunker
  3. Parete Striata
  4. Pilastro della Discordia
  5. Mandrachia



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